This is a collection of quilts to delight the eye and inspire the hands. It features more thsn 15 embellishments techniques, four piecing methods and 1000 embroidery stitch variations. Examples include: theme, country-style wool, silk, miniature, children's and art quilts. Embellishment techniques include: ribbon work, silk ribbon embroidery, wool embroidery, monogramming, dyeing and fabric painting.
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This is, indeed, a complete resource for both the beginning and intermediate quilter wishing to indulge in crazy quilting, that 19th-century amalgam of patchwork, appliqu, and embroidery that is enjoying renewed popularity today. Michler takes the reader step by step through the creation of a crazy quilt and in the process teaches four different piecing methods, 15 embellishments, and more than 1000 embroidery stitch variations. Stitches are divided into broad groups and include stitch diagrams, color photos, and suggestions for use. Highly recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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J. Marsha Michler (http://www.jmarshamichler.com, on Facebook as J Marsha Michler) is author of books on crazy quilting, jewelry and knitting. She has written articles for magazines and has won awards for her crazy quilts. She actively pursues various needlearts, jewelry, spinning, graphic design, photography. She also gardens, builds stone walls, travels and enjoys sushi with her husband. She is an active member of Embroiderer's Guild of America, Society of S. Maine Craftsmen, and other organizations. From Appleton, Wisconsin, she now lives in the beautiful foothills of Southern Maine U.S.A.
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114 of 116 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the most Complete Crazy Quilting Book I have Seen,
This review is from: The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting (Paperback)
I have been doing Crazy Patchwork for about a year now and collecting books for about that amount of time, and this is the best one on technique that I have found. Michler takes you from choosing supplies to finishing techniques. I picked this one up because I was needing to learn some techniques for actually finishing a quilt. This was perfect and also taught me some new ideas on embellishing. I disagreed with a few opinions in the book, but as far as technique goes, this is THE book for Crazy Quilting. If I had had this book a year ago, teaching myself would have been so much easier.
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most complete book I have seen yet!,
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This review is from: The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting (Paperback)
I have seen many crazy quilting books, but none compare to this one.It guides you from suplies, fabric, methods,embroidery, and borders. The only wish I have is that I had this book before I did my first crazy quilt. Anyone who is starting out should find this book a must, and anyone who wants to learn new ideas should find this book a must.It is a joy to own and one I would never give up.If you need information on crazy quilting this book is the first place to look for the answers.
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book gave me the courage to *start* a crazy quilt!,
By Barbara Bell (Saoba@aol.com) (Nashville Tn) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting (Paperback)
I have been looking longingly at crazy quilts since I was 14, and collecting books on crazy quilts for about 8 months. *This* book actually gave me the courage to start a crazy quilt of my own. The pictures are lovely, the instructions on construction are clear and concise and the sheer number of embroidery ideas is staggering. I have carried this book around with me in the days since it arrived poring over the pages and saying to myself, " I can do that." An ideal book for the beginner, wondering where to start, it also contains plenty of ideas for the long-time quilter looking for something new to inspire her work. Michler has truly captured the 'magic' of the crazy quilt and made it accessible to her reader.
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Here are the essential tools for crazy quilting. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
antique crazy quilts, cigarette silks, lap hoop, patch seams, silk ribbon embroidery, crazy patch, outline stitch, tacking stitch, feather stitch, foundation fabric, ironing hoard, quilt top, embroidery stitches, ribbon work, pearl cotton, needle arts, patch fabrics, lazy daisy, patch edges, wool threads, basting thread, embroidery hoop, seam allowances Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Combinations Other, York Village, Collection of Rocky Mountain Quilts, Antique Method, Piano Shawl, Finishing Touches, Dye Experiment, Pearl Crown Rayon, Tracing Paper Transfer Method, Vikki Clayton, Cape Neddick, Courtesy of the Kirk Collection, Shiretown Antique Center, White Rose New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Here are the essential tools for crazy quilting. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
antique crazy quilts, cigarette silks, lap hoop, patch seams, silk ribbon embroidery, crazy patch, outline stitch, tacking stitch, feather stitch, foundation fabric, ironing hoard, quilt top, embroidery stitches, ribbon work, pearl cotton, needle arts, patch fabrics, lazy daisy, patch edges, wool threads, basting thread, embroidery hoop, seam allowances Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Combinations Other, York Village, Collection of Rocky Mountain Quilts, Antique Method, Piano Shawl, Finishing Touches, Dye Experiment, Pearl Crown Rayon, Tracing Paper Transfer Method, Vikki Clayton, Cape Neddick, Courtesy of the Kirk Collection, Shiretown Antique Center, White Rose New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Photo Transfer Handbook: Snap it, Print it, Stitch it! by Jean Laury in Back Matter
- The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery by Mildred Graves Ryan in Back Matter
- Folk Art (Home Craft) by Simona Hill in Back Matter
- Victorian Embroidery by Freda Parker in Back Matter
- Age of Progress (Great Ages of Man) by S.C. Burchell in Back Matter
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